Special Effects

Some plots have special rules associated with them. If these mechanics are listed on a start card or a crossroads card, they only remain in effect as long as that card is in play. However, once a plot has ended, its ending card remains in play for the rest of the game, so any mechanics listed on ending cards last for the rest of the game as well.

Example: Louis's "The trail went cold" crossroads card says that he cannot gain political favors at City Hall. This effect only lasts until the card is discarded in favor of one of its endings. However, his "The two murders are linked" ending card says that if Louis's guilty hunch is correct, it's worth an extra 5 VP. Since this ending remains in play for the rest of the game, this effect lasts for the rest of the game as well.